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Sidney Crosby ranks seventh among NHL centers by Network listing

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Sidney Crosby ranks seventh among NHL centers by Network listing

Summary

Sidney Crosby has been ranked seventh on the NHL Network's list of top centers. The ranking is based on player performance over recent seasons, emphasizing the current 2025-2026 regular season and upcoming playoff performance. The list considers Crosby's long-standing consistency and impact on the game. Other notable centers in the top rankings include Aleksander Barkov and Jack Eichel. The complete list includes players with numerous accolades, highlighting the depth of talent in the league.

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By the Numbers

•Crosby checked in at seventh in the NHL Network's top centers list.
•Ranking considers performance during the 2025-2026 season and playoffs.
•Other centers in the top 20 include Barkov and Eichel.
•The list emphasizes player accolades including All-Star appearances and trophies.
•Crosby's consistency and impact on the game highlighted by analysts.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Sidney Crosby ranks seventh in NHL’s top center list

What they're saying

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Sidney Crosby checked in at seventh for the top-20 listing of centers by the NHL Network. NHL Network’s Jamison Coyle, E.J. Hradek and Mike Rupp counted down the best centers based on player performance over the past several seasons, with an emphasis on the 2025-2026 regular season and 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, while also considering future upside. The Top 20 Centers Right Now list collectively features 50 All-Star Game appearances, 11 Ted Lindsay Awards, 10 Stanley Cups, nine All-Rookie Team h
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